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The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, met in regular session at the
City Hall in the City of Sanford, Florida, at 8:00 o'clock P. M. on October 23, 1967.
Present: Commissioner J. B. Baker, Mayor
" Earl Higginbotham
" M.L. Raborn, Jr.
" W. Vincent Roberts
" A.L. Wilson
City Attorney Wm. C. Hutchison, Jr.
City Clerk H. L. Whelchel
Police Chief Ben E. Butler
Absent: City Manager W. E. Knowles
The meeting was called to order by the Chairman.
Gordon Meyer, President, Kiwanis Club, appeared and stated that the organization
had rescinded their action to present a Resolution regarding the City's proposed construction
of a Youth Center for the minority group in that the group wished to study the matter further.
The City Commission next held a discussion with a Goldsboro minority group on the
proposed plans to construct a Neighborhood Facilities Building Youth Center in Goldsboro in
the proposed area of West 13th Street and Lake Avenue. The discussion also covered considera-
tion for the paving of dirt streets in this area, and more particularly the paving of West
16th Street with sidewalk construction. Appearing in behalf and support of the proposed
plans for the Youth Center and street construction were the following persons: Herbert Cherry,
Rev. H. B. Whitehurst, Larry Allen, Dr. William H. Runge, Robert B. Thomas, Jr., Rev. Robert
M. Jenkins, ~ohn Daniels, Jr., and John Kaker.
The Chairman then outlined the present status of the proposed Neighborhood Facili-
ties Building as to proposed funding and land acquisition, and the present status of the
budgeted appropriation to cover a storm drainage engineering study for the entire City. Art
H. Harris, member of the Zoning and Planning Commission, outlined to the group the Board's
position in recommending to the City Commission the application for federal funding of a Code
Enforcement Program so that low income families in blighted areas could receive loans and
grants for bringing their housing up to standard minimum requirements. Further, the City
Commission was now concluding the work through a professional planner for the City's recerti-
fication of a Workable Program as a prerequisite for applying for projects under federal
funding.
Consideration next given to a written request of the property owner, Eleanor
Russell, and Commissioner Roberts moved to approve a 90-day time extension to the date of
January 10, 1968, on the duplex structure under Condemnation Report No. 67-197, Group 12,
address of 518 and 520 Palmetto Avenue, to allow the completion of either repair or demoli-
tion. Seconded by Commissioner Wilson and carried.
After discussion of a request signed by fifteen property owners of Roseland Park
Subdivision, area east of Summerlin Avenue outside the City limits, for consideration of
annexation into the City in addition to being furnished with City water service~ Commissioner
Higginbotham moved that same be denied as the needs of this community are such that annexa-
tion.was not feasible at the present time. Seconded by Commissioner Roberts and carried.
Consideration was given next to a request of the Seminole County Chamber of Com-
merce for the release of 1967-68 allocated funds in payment of an executed contract on
outdoor billboard advertising for the Lakefront Development Motel-Marina Complex. On motion
of Commissioner Higginbotham, seconded by Commissioner Roberts and carried, approval was
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given to release and pay same in quarterly amounts of $1,812.50 in advance from the appro-
priation accounts No. 813~ - Publicity, and No. 8180 - Lakefront Advertising.
After consideration and on recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Roberts
moved to approve the payment of statement, dated October 19, 1967, of Clark, Dietz and Asso-
ciates, amount of $460.28, ~or engineering fees for June, July, August and September, 1967,
as authorized in accordance with Schedule of Rates under agreement of July 27, 1965, for
Riverport Marina, dredging and bulkheading of the Lakefront Development Project, Municipal
Improvement Construction Project. Seconded by Commissioner Wilson and carried.
As required under Ordinance No. 882 for the annual filing of maximum taxicab rates,
consideration was next given to the schedule of rates submitted with all taxicab companies
complying, with the exception of two companies. After review, Commissioner Higginbotham
moved to approve and accept the maximum taxicab rate schedules as filed by the individual
companies including a minor rate zone boundary change as set forth by the Yellow Cab-Sanford
Cab Companies, same being on file in the office of the City Manager. Seconded by Commissione:
Roberts and carried.
After consideration and on motion of Commissioner Roberts, seconded by Commissioner
Wilson and carried, the preceding request of the Seminole County Community Action to appoint
a City represen-~ative to serve as a member on the Board of Directors was tabled.
After consideration, Commissioner Higginbotham moved to appoint John Y. Mercer as
a member of the City of Sanford Zoning and Planning Commission to fill the vacancy created
by the resignation of Mason H. Wharton and as recommended by the respective Board. Seconded
by Commissioner Roberts and Carried.
After discussion and on the recommendation of the Zoning and Planning Commission,
Commissioner Higginbotham moved to authorizela:.public hearing date to be set for November
1967, and the City Clerk authorized to advertise same for further consideration of the re-
zoning of that property presently zoned C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial) District, to that of
M-1 (Light Industrial) District; property legally described in Metes and Bounds and located
between 20th and 25th Streets; Hardy Avenue ~ud Old Lake Mary Road; and the old main rail-
road right-of-way line, wherein the proposed use on the site would be that of a red-mix
concrete operation. Seconded by Commissioner Roberts and carried.
A discussion was next held on a recommendation of the City Manager and Police Chief
for the establishing of a position in the Police Department to be known as jailer, with the
responsibility being that of prisoner care and building maintenance. After consideration
and on motion of Commissioner Higginbotham, seconded by Commissioner Wilson and carried,
authorization was given to create the position of jailer in the Police Department; William
Herman Harriett, patrolman, to be reclassified as jailer to fill the position; and the
transfer of $~,501.00 from Account No. 8150 - Contingencies, to Account No. 2201 - Police
Salaries, to allow the employment of one police officer to fill the vacancy due to the re-
classification of Patrolman Harriett and to bring the patrolman personnel of the Police
Department up to its required quota.
Referring to prior action of the Commission on May 8, 1967, regarding the paving
of Grandview Avenue and 2~th Place, east of Sanford Avenue, with assessment or lien against
the property owners for the pro-rata share of the cost, the City Manager related that field
notes and survey work were now completed. Also pointing out that the appropriation for the
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entire paving project had been eliminated from the 1967-68 Budget and same could be compleged
only if all the property owners were agreeabl& to paying their pro-ratashare in cash and
it appeared that this alternative was not receptive to all owners.
After discussion, Commissioner Higginbotham moved that the preparation work for
the paving of Grandview Avenue and 2~th Place, east of Sanford Avenue, .be terminated and the
project be postponed with the status of same to be reviewed at a future date. Seconded by
Commissioner Roberts and carried.
Consideration was next given to a claim of Mrs. Arther Daeumer, 124 Club Road, in
the amount of $95.50, covering medical expenses incurred regarding an injury of a broken arm
due to a fall in attempting to place the lid on a water meter box that she stated was left
off by the City's meter reader.
After discussion, Commissioner Higginbotham moved .that the claim for medical pay-
ment be denied. Motion died for lack of a second.
On motion of Commissioner Raborn, seconded by Commissioner Roberts and carried,
the request was tabled until the next regular meeting for further information from the City
Manager.
After consideration of a request of "We Care" Merchants, Commissioner Higginbotham
moved to approve of the painting of stall numbers on the sideWalks of First Street regarding
the Merchants Sidewalk Art Show to be held on October 27 and 28, 1987, and that merchants be
responsible for the removing of same. Seconded by Commissioner Wilson and carried.
Commissioner Higginbotham next introduced Ordinance No. 927, entitled:
AN OFDINANCE OF TH~ CITY OF SANFORD,
FLORIDA, REGULATING GOING-OUT-OF-
BUSINESS SALES, FIRE S~IJMS, ETC.; DE-
FINING THE S~E; PROVIDING LICENSES
THEREFOR AND REQUIREMENTS; PRE-
SCRIBING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.
and same was placed on its first reading and read in full.
Commissioner Higginbotham then moved on the waiver of the requirement of the second
reading of Ordinance No. 927, and that same be placed on its final passage and adoption.
Motion seconded by Commissioner Wilson.
Thereupon, the question recurred on the waiver of the second reading, the roll was
called and the vote stands as follows:
Commissioner Baker Yea
" Higginbotham "
" Raborn "
" Roberts ,
" Wilson "
Said Ordinance No. 927 was then placed on its final passage and adoption, the roll
was called and the vote stands as follows:
Commissioner Baker Yea
" Higginbo~ham
" Raborn "
" Roberts "
" Wilson "
Thereupon, the Chairman a~ounced that the City Commission of the City of Sanford,
Florida, by unanimous vote had passed and adopted said Ordinance No. 927, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD,
FLORIDA, REGULATING GOING-OUT-OF-
BUSINESS SALES, FIRE SALES, ETC. ~ DE-
FINING THE SAME; PROVIDING LICENSES
THEREFOR AND REQUIREMENTS; PRE-
SCRIBING PENALT~S FOR VIOLATIONS.
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Ordinance No. 926, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAR-FORD,
FLORIDA, CREATING THE SCENIC IMPROVE-
MENT BOARD OF SANFORD, FLORIDA.
placed on its first reading and read in full at regular meeting of October 9, 1967, was next
placed on its final reading for passage and adoption,
After being read in full, Commissioner Roberts moved on its passage and adoption.
Seconded by Commissioner Raborn and carried unanimously.
Thereupon, the Chairman announced that the City Commission of the City of Sanford,
Florida, had passed and adopted said Ordinance No. 926, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD,
FLORIDA, CREATING THE SCENIC IMPROVE-
MENT BOARD OF SANFORD, FLORIDA.
Ordinance No. 92~, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD,
FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 771
OF SAID CITY, AS AMENDED, SAID ORDINANCE
BEING A ZONING PI, AN WITHIN THE CITY OF
SANFORD, FLORIDA, SAID AMENDMENT TRANS-
FERRING CERTAIN TERRITORY FROM R-1AA
(SINGLE FAMILY DWE!,LING) DISTRICT TO C-2
(GENERAL COMMERCIAl) DISTRICT.
placed on its first reading and read in full at regular meeting of October 9, 1967, was next
placed on its final reading for passage and adoption.
After being read in full, Commissioner Higginbotham moved on its passage and
adoption. Seconded by Commissioner Roberts and carried unanimously.
Thereupon, the Chairman announced that the City Commission of the City of Sanford,
Florida, had passed and adopted said Ordinance No. 92~, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD,
FLORIDA, iMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 771
OF SAID CITY, AS AMENDED, SAID ORDINANCE
BEING A ZONING PLAN WITHIN THE CITY OF
SANFORD, FLORIDA, SAID AMENDMENT TRANS-
FERRING CERTAIN TERRITORY FROM R-1AA
(SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING) DISTRICT TO C-2
(GENERAL COMMERCIAl) DISTRICT.
On motion of Commissioner Roberts, seconded by Commissioner Higginbotham and
carried, minutes of September 18 and September 25, 1967, were approved.
Commissioner Roberts next introduced Ordinance No. 925, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF TME CITY OF SANFORD, .~
FLORIDA, CLOSING, VACATING AND ABANDON- ~
ING THAT CERTAIN NORTH-SOUTH ALT,k~Y LYING
NORTH OF COMMERCIAL STREET BETWEEN
SANFORD AND PALMETTO AVENUES, IN THE
CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA.
and same was placed on its first reading and read in full.
Commissioner Roberts then moved on the waiver of the requirement of the second
reading of Ordinance No. 925, and that same be placed on its final passage and adoption.
Motion seconded by Commissioner Higginbotham.
Thereupon, the question recurred on the waiver of the second reading, the roll was
called and the vote stands as follows:
Commissioner Baker Yea
" HigginbOtham "
" Raborn "
" Roberts "
" Wils on "
Said Ordinance No. 925 was then placed on it's final passage and adoption, the roll
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was called and the vote stands as follows:
Commissioner Baker " Higginbotham
" Raborn
" Roberts
" Wilson
Yea
Thereupon, the Chairman announced that the City Commission of the City of Sanford,
Florida, by unanimous vote had passed and adopted said Ordinance No. 925, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD,
FLORIDA, CLOSING, VACATING AND ABANDON-
ING THAT CERTAIN NORTH-SOUTH ALLEY LYING
NORTH OF COMMERCIAL STREET BETWEEN
SANFORD AND PALMETTO AVENUES, IN TME
CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA.
After discussion and on motion of Commissioner Roberts, seconded by Commissioner
Raborn and carried, the Mayor was authorized to appoint a committee to be composed of member
or members of the City Commission, Bi-Racial Committee, the Goldsboro youth and citizens of
the Goldsboro community, and the City Manager for the purpose of making such decisions as
the requirements of the proposed Goldsboro Neighborhood Facilities Building.
After further discussion, Commissioner Higginbotham moved that John A. Burton, IV,
be selected as the architect to work with the aforementioned committee in drawing up the
plans for the proposed Neighborhood Facilities Building, as outlined by this committee and
same be brought back to the City Commission for their consideration and final approval.
Seconded by Commissioner Raborn and carried.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.
ATTEST:~~
City Cler~
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MAYOR